How far is Queens, NY from Plainview, NY?

The driving distance from Queens, NY to Plainview, NY is about 26.8 miles (43.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.4 miles (32.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
26.79 mi
00h 41m
Flight
20.41 mi
32.85 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.41 mi
Kilometers
32.85 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.79 mi
Kilometers
43.12 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plainview
Wed, Sep 16, 12:20 AM EDT
Return by in Queens
Wed, Sep 16, 1:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Queens
2026-09-15T23:38
Arrive Plainview
Wed, Sep 16, 12:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Queens
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
South Hempstead
NY

Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York

From Queens
13.4 mi
00h 20m
To Plainview
13.4 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Queens Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
64°F
Overnight
Using Roxbury as the closest live forecast in the Queens County weather hub.

Clear

Starts
Tue, Sep 15 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph NE
Destination
59°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Tue, Sep 15 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Queens and Plainview.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Queens and Plainview.

  1. 1

    Start on 104th Street

    842 ft · 40 sec · 104th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Rockaway Boulevard

    3.2 mi · 8 min · Rockaway Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Conduit Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Conduit Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward Belt Parkway East, Eastern Long lsland

    750 ft · 19 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Belt Parkway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway

    13.6 mi · 18 min · Southern State Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 135 North: Syosset

    1204 ft · 51 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway

    5.1 mi · 6 min · Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Old Country Road, Plainview, Hicksville

    1129 ft · 34 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Old Country Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Old Country Road

  11. 11

    Turn left

    87 m · 25 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Manetto Hill Road

    4 m · 1 sec · Manetto Hill Road

  13. 13

    Turn slight right

    42 m · 6 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Queens and Plainview.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern State Parkway
13.6 mi · 51%
Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway
5.12 mi · 19%
Rockaway Boulevard
3.17 mi · 12%
Belt Parkway
2.37 mi · 9%
South Conduit Avenue
0.97 mi · 4%
Old Country Road
0.91 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Southern State Parkway

Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway

13.6 mi · 00h 18m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.4 mi
20.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Hempstead
00h 20m from Queens
Leave By
7:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Queens and Clear near Plainview.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Queens to Plainview?

The road trip is about 26.8 miles (43.1 km) and usually takes 00h 41m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

South Hempstead is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.4 miles from Queens and 13.4 miles from Plainview.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 20.4 miles (32.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.17 one way or $8.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Queens and Clear near Plainview.

Stop Ideas Near South Hempstead

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around South Hempstead and the surrounding midpoint area.
Flushing Town Hall
Scenic stop 12.4 mi away

Flushing Town Hall

Queens , NY
137-35 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11354
Rating 4.4/5 358 reviews Tourist attraction,Art center
Wedding Photographer City Hall New York
Practical stop 14 mi away

Wedding Photographer City Hall New York

South Hempstead
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Wedding photographer,Service establishment
Queens City Clerk
Meeting point 11.3 mi away

Queens City Clerk

Jamaica , NY
12055 Queens Blvd # 7, Jamaica, NY 11424
Rating 2.8/5 74 reviews City clerk's office,City government office
Queens Borough hall * City Hall Wedding Photographer
Nearby stop 11.3 mi away

Queens Borough hall * City Hall Wedding Photographer

Kew Gardens , NY
120-55 Queens Blvd, Kew Gardens, NY 11424
Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Hempstead.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

29 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

33 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Yonkers station

37 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

41 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Queens and Plainview. Straight-line distance: 20.41 mi (32.85 km).

Queens

#1 Queens

The most populous borough of New York City.

Population2,339,150
Coordinates40.6814900, -73.8365200
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Plainview

#2 Plainview

City in Texas

Population26,217
Coordinates40.7764900, -73.4673500
Altitude46
CountryUnited States
Start: Queens (-73.83652, 40.68149)
End: Plainview (-73.46735, 40.77649)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 43 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.95 gal
3.58 L · about $4.17
Round trip
$8.35
1.9 gal · 7.16 L
Estimated CO2
8.4 kg one way
Round trip: 16.9 kg / 37 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.39 $4.17 $8.35
Mid-grade $4.90 $4.66 $9.32
Premium $5.31 $5.04 $10.09
Diesel $6.17 $5.87 $11.73

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New York · Sep 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Queens and Plainview. The current time is 23:38:37.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.